On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis and Christian break down Cavan Sullivan, who is starting to become a superstar right before our eyes.
From there we take a trip around Europe to see how the Americans are fairing across the pond.
To round out the show we look at the multiple VAR controversies over the weekend in the Premier League.
00:00 Show Rundown
01:42 Cavan Sullivan bags a brace vs. San Diego

#premier

By Jason Lange
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's public approval rating rose from a record low, while Americans voiced growing support for Democrats gaining power in the U.S. Congress in ‌a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken in the days after the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention last week.
The ‌four-day poll showed 63% of Americans - including four in 10 Republicans and nine in 10 Democrats - disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of the U.S. Congress in November's midterm elections.
The survey gathered responses from 1,143 Americans nationwide and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points in either direction.
Some 35% of Americans give Trump a thumbs up for his performance in the White House, ‌up from 33% in an August ⁠28 to 31 Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest of his political career.

#ipsos #convention

An Ohio congresswoman is facing major blowback online after suggesting that lynchings are on the rise in the United States, despite that claim being widely debunked last week.
"In the last year, there's been an alarming increase in Black Americans found dead hanging from trees. We know what that has meant throughout our history," said Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, on X. "That's why I've joined [Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.] to demand a federal investigation into possible lynchings."
Fox News Digital reviewed some high-profile cases after Pressley's letter to the DOJ demanding "thorough, transparent, and comprehensive federal investigation into every hanging death of a Black individual across the United States." Last week, Pressley and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., posted about the letter on their X accounts, drawing blowback and widespread debunking of the suggestion that there has been an uptick in lynchings.
Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, takes her seat for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing with "Sanctuary State Governors" in the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Governor Blames Activists In Nolan Wells Case For 'Stoking Division,' Official Says Fbi Probing Threats

#ohio #states

Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker insisted it was his "God-given" and "constitutionally protected right" to proclaim hatred for America on his livestream Friday.
During one of his lengthy shows, Piker responded to an attack ad against Democratic Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed based on his connection to Piker and his past controversial statements claiming to "hate" America.
"Bro, I hate this country, dude. I hate America," Piker said in clips featured on the ad. "Oh God, I f---ing hate America so much."
Who Is Hasan Piker? Meet The Far-left Streamer Who Is Stirring Up Controversy And Dividing Democrats
On his Friday livestream, Piker argued that it was "clear" that he was angry at "what America as the American government is doing to Americans and to everyone else" but nevertheless defended his right to say he hates the country.

#piker #hasan

The 2026 Emmys are kicking off awards season, and all eyes are on Emmy-nominated couple Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, who stepped out on the red carpet together on September 14.
This year has truly been the Year of Matthew Rhys, who is doubly nominated for his lead performances in Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me. Russell is also nominated for her lead role in The Diplomat. As the famously private duo cheers each other on from the audience, hoping to take home more than one award tonight, Swooon's taking a deep dive into the wild story of how they went public with their relationship, all about their kids, and more.
Russell and Rhys started dating in 2013 after meeting on the set of The Americans. They played married Russian spies. For a while, Russell and Rhys kept their relationship under wraps until their connection was outed by the NYPD.
During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rhys revealed that his and Russell's relationship was revealed to the public after a burglar broke into his apartment. "We were together in an apartment, and she woke me up and said, 'I think there's someone in the apartment,'" Rhys explained. "And I said, 'There's no one in the apartment.' And then I heard someone saying something, and I went, 'Oh, there's someone in the apartment!'" Later, the NYPD returned what was stolen from the duo — while they were on set. From then on, the jig was up.
Despite being long-term partners, Russell and Rhys are not married.

#russell #apartment

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
Having $1 million to your name is a major financial milestone. But in America today, it doesn't put you nearly as close to the top as you might think.
In fact, the average American now believes they'll need $1.46 million just to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Planning & Progress Study (1). Among Americans who already have more than $1 million in investable ******* ets, that figure jumps to $2.67 million.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
A record 45% of central banks plan to grow gold reserves — and many investors are following suit. Get your free gold IRA guide from Priority Gold

#finance #America #american

Ron Paul is urging Americans to swap cash for gold coins.
In a recent interview with Kitco News, the former U.S. representative had some choice words about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's handling of the current bond crisis, which he sees as a reason everyone should stock up on gold ASAP.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#scott

Musician Art Garfunkel has joined the growing list of celebrities considering leaving the United States in response to President Donald Trump's administration and policies.
In an interview with The Guardian, Garfunkel, 84, told the British publication he is concerned about the country's stance on key issues and is considering moving elsewhere.
"I don't like America's position at all," he told the outlet. "I'm not aboard, and I'm thinking of leaving the country, frankly."
Chris Robinson, Bruce Springsteen Face Backlash As 'Americans Have Had Enough' Of Being Lectured: Expert
Art Garfunkel performs onstage at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif.

#musician #guardian

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average.
Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July, removing supplies from the already tight global market.
But the global crunch also came after the war on Iran curtailed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fuel prices are weighing on Americans as they prepare to vote in midterm elections in November.
Trump was asked by a reporter if he had spoken with Zelenskyy following his recent conversation with Russia's Vladimir Putin. He responded by calling on Zelenskyy to halt strikes against Russia.

#zelenskyy #global #Trump

SPY surged 11% year-to-date while home prices hit all-time highs, powering a record $12.5 trillion single-quarter wealth gain to $185.7 trillion total.
The personal saving rate collapsed to 2.8% from 5.8% a year ago as Americans spend paper gains concentrated among the wealthiest households.
Household net worth hit 571% of GDP, just shy of the 574% record that previously preceded the Fed's most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in four decades.
Just released. Our ***** ysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now. The report is free. Enter your email and see if any of your stocks made the cut.
American households just booked the largest quarterly wealth gain in history, and most Americans do not feel any richer. Federal Reserve data released this month shows U.S. household net worth jumped $12.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, reaching a record $185.7 trillion. That single-quarter increase exceeds the annual gross domestic product of every country on earth except the United States and China. It is the eleventh straight quarter of gains, a streak that has added $43.4 trillion to household balance sheets and pushed ***** ulative wealth creation since the 2020 pandemic to $83.9 trillion. Yet the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index came in at 55.2 in July, a level the survey's own interpretation guide classifies as recessionary.

#trillion #quarter #record #year

Southern Company (SO) and Vistra (VST) both profited from AI power demand, yet VST shares are down 30% over the past year.
U.S. electricity prices climbed 4% over the past year, outpacing headline inflation and directly contradicting Musk's claim that AI data centers lower consumer bills.
The $180 annual savings Musk cited applies to one Georgia utility's contract; new AI-driven generation will land in rate bases all ratepayers fund.
Just released. Our ***** ysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and Southern Company didn't make the cut. Enter your email to see the names that beat SO. The report is free. Enter your email and see if any of your stocks made the cut.
At 10:18 a.m. ET on Monday, Elon Musk told his audience that "AI data centers resulting in lower electricity prices for consumers" and pointed to a post claiming Georgia Power's new large-load contracts, overwhelmingly data centers, will save customers nearly a billion dollars, erasing about $180 per year from their bills. The post reached more than 503,000 impressions. Twelve days earlier, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey made the same argument on CNBC, saying net electricity prices will be lower when data centers come in. It is becoming an industry talking point. It is also colliding with the price data Americans actually pay.

#data #centers #company #musk

You might be sabotaging your retirement without even knowing it — either by putting off important planning, being too risk averse, or just forgetting to account for everything you'll need after you quit working.
Doing so is surprisingly common. According to Northwestern Mutual, 50% of Gen Xers expect to outlive their savings in retirement. Maybe that's why almost half of Gen X is either expecting to continue to work in retirement or is already doing so.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#doing

Many older Americans are millionaires. In fact, the average household net worth among 65- to 74-year-olds is $1.79 million, according to Fidelity.
Some people have far more than that in retirement, which provides them with the financial security that people dream of enjoying during their later years in life. Of course, you still need to be cautious about how much money you withdraw each year so you don't drain your accounts dry.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#americans #year #ramsey

When we moved to our former house in the Tradition neighborhood of Port St. Lucie, Fla., we had two Starbucks, two Dunkin's, and two local coffeehouses within a few miles of our house. A few years later, when we moved away, we still had two Starbucks, but the local, independent chains had both closed.
In their place, we added 7 Brew, Cali Coffee, Carmela (a regional chain), Vicky Bakery (a popular Cuban cafe chain), another Dunkin', and a new independent coffee place.
It's a staggering amount of competition in a fast-growing section of the city that's only a few square miles. All of those added competitors come at a time when the overall market has been growing, but seems to have hit a wall.
"The Coffee and Snack Shops industry has experienced a wave of growth, emerging as a standout performer in the food service sector. It boasts an annualized growth rate of 2.5%, shooting revenues up to $75.5 billion over the five years to 2026," according to IBISWorld's Coffee & Snack Shops in the US Industry Data and ***** ysis.
Nationally, Americans also have more places to get their daily cup.

#coffee #starbucks #snack #House

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
For millions of Americans, handing a driver's license to a rental-car agent, hotel clerk or security guard is a routine transaction that barely warrants a second thought.
But what happens when the system designed to verify your identity becomes a tool that can help criminals steal it?
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
A record 45% of central banks plan to grow gold reserves — and many investors are following suit. Get your free gold IRA guide from Priority Gold

#Gold #rental

Americans ages 65–74 have a median net worth of $410,000, the highest of any age group.
About 76% own a home and 51% have a retirement account, making home equity and savings the biggest drivers of wealth at this stage.
Debt is less common but still present, with roughly 65% carrying some debt and about a third holding a credit card balance.
Americans ages 65–74 are typically in retirement or just a few years removed from full-time work, making this a key moment to ******* s how wealth looks once paychecks have largely stopped. For many households, this stage represents the high-water mark for net worth before savings begin to be drawn down.
According to the Federal Reserve's latest Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth for households in this age range is $410,000, the highest of any age group in the U.S.

#americans #highest

Last time USA didn't win FIBA Women's World Cup: Revisiting 2006 U.S. team that was upset by Russia originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The United States has embraced the spotlight in the FIBA Women's World Cup, downing more foes than most en route to authoring up the best record in competition history.
That run has largely been decked in gold; the Americans account for more than half of the gold medals handed out in Women's World Cup history.
Team USA's roster has been chocked full of starlight over the years. Contrary to popular belief, though, that group hasn't always finished its campaigns on the top of the podium.
With that, here's a look at the last time the Americans failed to take the stand with gold dangling around their throats.

#World

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.
Here's a snapshot of prominent economic data and news that occurred over the past week and what it potentially means for you.
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near.
The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago, the same as in July. But on a monthly basis, inflation accelerated, as costs jumped 0.4% from July to August, up from an increase of just 0.1% the previous month.
The figures show that inflation remains stubbornly elevated, more than five years after prices first soared as the economy emerged from the COVID pandemic. Persistent inflation has presented a major challenge for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and has soured many voters on the Trump administration's economic management.

#year

Affordability in a car market usually looks like a math problem. Every so often it turns out to be a permission problem.
Americans have spent four years watching window stickers climb and calling it inflation. The average new vehicle sold for $50,089 in August, the first month of 2026 that the industry average cleared $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Buyers feel it without reading the data.
"Many American households are under significant financial pressure," said Erin Keating, executive ***** yst at ***** Automotive, in comments published by Kelley Blue Book.
Electric cars sit higher up the ladder. The cheapest new EV on sale in the U.S. starts at $29,990 before destination, a price Nissan (NSANY) called "the lowest starting MSRP for any new EV currently on sale in the U.S.," according to Electrek.

#according

BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. women are in a familiar spot — playing for another FIBA World Cup championship.
Getting to a fifth consecutive ******* le game was a little harder then the previous few as they beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in the semifinals. The Americans had averaged winning the previous four semifinals by 26 points, including a 40-point rout of Canada in 2022.
The Americans will face France in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic gold-medal game that the U.S. won by a point.
"I think it's two great teams going to go head-to-head," said Kahleah Copper, who had 13 points in the win against Spain. "You know I'm excited for the matchup. I'm excited for us to be able to compete."
The U.S. has won 35 straight games in the World Cup going back to a loss to Russia in the semifinals in 2006. Now the Americans are one win away from a fifth consecutive tournament ******* le. That would match the former Soviet Union for the most consecutive championships.

#consecutive #fifth #title #points

Americans Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek won the 100m at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the biggest track and field meet of 2026.
Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 seconds, one hundredth off her personal best from winning the 2025 World ****** le. Julien Alfred, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, was runner-up in 10.74, followed by 2024 Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson in 10.76.
Jefferson-Wooden, who has one 100m defeat since taking bronze at the Paris Games, is the fourth-fastest woman in history behind American Florence Griffith Joyner (world record 10.49) and Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.54) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.60).
Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist, earned the biggest individual race win of his career. He ran 9.85, beating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica by five hundredths. Bednarek is also running Sunday in the 200, an event where's the world's fastest man this year.
ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Results | Broadcast Schedule

#bednarek #olympic

Concerned about an AI bubble? Sign up for The Daily Upside for smart and actionable market news, built for investors.
Paying off your mortgage used to be something people aspired to. Now, many Americans fantasize about simply getting one.
The National ***** ociation of Realtors said Thursday that US home sales fell 2% month-over-month in August to a 14-month low. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million residences, the lowest since June 2025, was weighed down by stubbornly high mortgage rates and home prices.
Sign up for The Daily Upside at no cost for premium ***** ysis on all your favorite stocks.
READ ALSO: Musk's Boring Company Scores $23 Billion Valuation Despite Slow Progress and Brian Niccol's Two-Year Turnaround Serves Up Sales Growth for Starbucks

#month #sign #sales #paying

Knicks news: Jalen Brunson, Ben Stiller catch Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two Americans battled for a spot in Sunday's final.
Brunson and Stiller were part of a star-studded crowd that packed Flushing Meadows for the occasion. Tennis legend Serena Williams was in attendance, as were actors Salma Hayek and Rami Malek, along with US women's soccer star Trinity Rodman, who is Shelton's girlfriend. The atmosphere matched the stakes, with an American guaranteed a spot in the championship match regardless of the outcome.
Jalen Brunson and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller are in attendance for the Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match in the US Open Semifinals 🤩🎾 pic.twitter.com/IbYhWk4wJi
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)

#brunson #match #clutchpoints

Where to watch USA vs. Spain: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With only four teams remaining in the 2026 FIBA World Cup, it's coming down to the wire. USA and Spain will go head-to-head Saturday for a bid to the ******* le game.
Despite a 55-52 scare while facing Italy in group play, the Americans have again shown their dominance throughout this tournament, still remaining undefeated. With the likes of Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper and Breanna Stewart starting, younger stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston are coming off the bench impressively.
Spain won't be an easy opponent though — the national team has produced a number of blowout wins, but an upset defeat against Mali was uncharacteristic. The Spanish side has plenty of WNBA talent that will challenge the Americans, including Awa Fam, Elena Buenavida, Raquel Carrera and rookie Iyana Martin.
Can the U.S. land in another championship game, or will Spain slow their momentum?

#remaining

The Arthur Ashe Stadium glowed light blue from dusk until dawn as the US Open marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
American flags were flown at half-mast as New York remembered the 2,977 people who died when hijackers crashed passenger jets into the Twin Towers in Manhattan on that day in 2001.
That year's US Open had concluded just two days earlier, with Lleyton Hewitt winning the men's singles **** le.
American player James Blake had lost in the second round that year and was in Augusta, Georgia, on Tuesday, 11 September.
But the New York-born future world number four says the day "shattered the guise of safety" felt by Americans and many professional tennis players.

#arthur #ashe #stadium

GANDER, Newfoundland (AP) — Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the Sept. 11 attacks, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien marked the 25th anniversary Friday with a pointed message for the United States: "Never mistake our generosity for weakness."
The 92-year-old former leader, who was prime minister at the time of the attacks, drew a standing ovation after telling his "American friends" that Canadians may be tolerant and kind but "we bow to no one." U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra rose afterward and hugged him.
"I say that not in anger, but as one friend to another," Chrétien said. "Friends need to be honest with each other."
The unusually blunt remarks came during a solemn ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in New York, at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93, and remembering Gander's extraordinary response to the attacks.
Gander, Newfoundland opened its arms to nearly 6,600 airline passengers diverted there when the U.S. government shut down airspace during 9/11.

#attacks #former #tien #nearly

Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
The top seed put in a commanding performance to beat the Russian 6-3 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (8-6).
Germany's Zverev is the favourite in New York after ending his long wait for a Grand Slam ***** le with his French Open triumph in June.
He reached the Wimbledon final in July, losing in four sets to world number one Jannik Sinner.
The 29-year-old will play either eighth seed Ben Shelton or 11th seed Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's showpiece, with the two Americans set to meet in Friday's night session.

#slam

NEW YORK – It was a double celebration for Katerina Siniakova and for Taylor Townsend, the final piece of the puzzle to a career Grand Slam.
Siniakova and Townsend, the tournament's No. 1 seed, captured their first U.S. Open women's doubles ******* le together, rallying to beat young Americans Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the final in Arthur Ashe Stadium on on Friday, Sept. 11.
Townsend, a 30 year-old American, and Siniakova, a 30-year-old from Czechia, captured their first major ******* le at Wimbledon in 2024 before adding the 2025 Australian Open, the 2026 French Open and this US Open championship.
Townsend and Siniakova found themselves down 0-3, and went on to lose the first set, but then they turned it on, blanking the wildcard entrants in the second set, before slamming and forehand baselining their way to a 6-2 closing set.
MEN'S SEMIFINALS HIGHLIGHTS: Zverev faces Khachanov and Shelton faces Tiafoe for place in final

#open #final

Steve Reinke helped his son Scott build a modest one-bedroom home in Isanti County, Minnesota, in 2015. The goal was affordability: The total cost of land and materials came to just over $130,000. Eleven years later, the county has ***** sed the property at just over $484,000 for 2027.
Reinke says the property tax bill has become nearly as large as the mortgage payment, and the county hasn't explained why the valuation jumped so dramatically.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#build

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
For many Americans, paying off the mortgage is the ultimate financial finish line. After decades of monthly payments, the house is finally yours — free and clear.
But the FBI is warning that this hard-earned milestone could also attract the wrong kind of attention.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
A record 45% of central banks plan to grow gold reserves — and many investors are following suit. Get your free gold IRA guide from Priority Gold

#free #americans #earn